Will AI replace pediatricians, general?AI replacement risk 25% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$210,040
25th–75th pct. $138,290–$273,700
Top pay (est.)
$440,000
Top 10% $338,500
Pay in 5 years
$244,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$284,000est.
$244,200–$329,700
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
25%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.5%
1,000 openings / yr

Will AI replace Pediatricians, General? AI replacement risk

25%
Low
Ranked #180 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Pediatricians, General

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.0
Critical Thinking
4.5
Judgment and Decision Making
4.4
Active Listening
4.4
Science
4.1
Speaking
4.1
Active Learning
4.1
Complex Problem Solving
4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Therapy and Counseling
6.0
Medicine and Dentistry
5.7
Customer and Personal Service
5.6
Psychology
5.4
Personnel and Human Resources
4.3
Education and Training
4.2
English Language
4.1
Biology
4.1

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsDocumenting/Recording InformationMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsGetting Information

Important abilities

Inductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten Expression

Education of workers

Post-doctoral training
78%
Doctoral degree
20%
Professional degree
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
69%
1–3 months
14%
None / short demo
12%
4–10 years
4%

Related work experience

2–4 years
80%
None
15%
4–6 years
4%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.